Hugh Bold Gibb
| Hugh Bold Gibb | |
|---|---|
| Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong | |
| In office 18 May 1866 – 11 November 1870 | |
| Appointed by | Sir Richard MacDonnell |
| Preceded by | Thomas Sutherland |
| Succeeded by | Richard Rowett |
| In office 29 May 1879 – 30 December 1879 | |
| Appointed by | Sir John Pope Hennessy |
| Preceded by | Henry Lowcock |
| Succeeded by | Ng Choy |
Hugh Bold Gibb was a British businessman in Hong Kong and China and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
Gibb was a senior partner of the firm Gibb, Livingston & Co. from July 1855.[1] He was also director of the other companies including the China Fire Insurance Company.[2] He was elected chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in 1864.[3]
Gibb was appointed a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong in 1866 during the absence of Thomas Sutherland.[4] He served until 1871 when he resigned and was replaced by Richard Rowett.[5] He was appointed again to the Legislative Council in 1879 on the resignation of Henry Lowcock.[6] He was replaced by Ng Choy in 1880,[7] the latter becoming the first Chinese member of the Legislative Council on his appointment.
References
- ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette". The Hongkong Government. 28 July 1855.
- ↑ "Advertisement". North China Herald (Shanghai). 21 April 1870.
- ↑ "Past Chairmen". The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.
- ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette". The Hongkong Government (74). 18 May 1866.
- ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette". The Hongkong Government (103). 13 July 1871.
- ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette". The Hongkong Government (111). 6 May 1879.
- ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette". The Hongkong Government (130). 29 May 1880.
| Legislative Council of Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Sutherland |
Unofficial Member 1866–1870 Served alongside: John Dent, James Whittall, Phineas Ryrie, William Keswick, James Banks Taylor, Henry John Ball, Richard Rowett |
Succeeded by Richard Rowett |
| Preceded by James Whittall |
Senior Unofficial Member 1867–1870 |
Succeeded by Phineas Ryrie |
| Preceded by Henry Lowcock |
Unofficial Member 1879 Served alongside: Phineas Ryrie, William Keswick |
Succeeded by Ng Choy |